Listening Assignment
AMS1O/2O/3M/4M

T. Leong


Grade 9 Beginner Class: begstringslistening.wikispaces.com
Grade 9/10 Junior Strings Class: jrstringslistening.wikispaces.com
Grade 11/12 Senior Strings Class: srstringslistening.wikispaces.com

On the date below, you will present your selection to the class.

Choose a video example of a performance from YouTube
Video must include the instrument in which you currently play in class
Log into the wikispaces site that belongs to the class in which you are enrolled
Create a page to showcase your listening example

Page should include:

  1. Title of piece, composer, performers/group name, and musical time period (Medieval, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, Contemporary)
  2. YouTube example embedded into the page
  3. Information on the piece
  4. Information on the composer
  5. Analysis of the piece – why you chose the piece, using the elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, and tone colour), comment and critique the performance of the piece
  6. Other works by this composer or similar to this composition

Your Presentation Date: ___


Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Knowledge/Understanding
C1. Theory and Terminology - Demonstrates knowledge of the elements of music.
More than three elements of music were presented and analyzed
Three elements of music were presented and analyzed
Two elements of music were presented and analyzed
One element of music was presented and analyzed
Thinking/Inquiry
B1. The Critical Analysis Process - Uses the Creative Process stages to inform creative decisions
More than three points were given on the background of the piece and title
Three points were given on the background of the piece and title
Two points were given on the background of the piece and title
One point was given on the background of the piece and title
B1. The Critical Analysis Process - Uses the Creative Process to inform creative decisions
More than three points were given on the biographical background of the composer
Three points were given on the biographical background of the composer
Two points were given on the biographical background of the composer
One point was given on the biographical background of the composer
Communication
A1 The Creative Process - Presentation Techniques and Technologies/Presentation
Oral and Written
Presentation of the material was memorized
Presentation of the material was clear
Presentation of the material was acceptable
Presentation was disorganized and did not flow